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Issue 27.14 Deciding what type of denture teeth to ask the dentist for can be confusing to patients who want to get the best quality, most durable, and most esthetic result. Old chemistry acrylic denture teeth are made out of the same material as the pink part of the denture and therefore have the advantage […] Issue 22.14 Too Much Denture Adhesive Some time ago a neurologist was on Good Morning America to discuss his patient that had developed balance problems from swallowing too much denture cream that contained Zinc—a beneficial mineral found in ordinary multivitamins, but in large amounts can lead to serious illnesses. It was reported that his patient […] Issue 17.14 Oral cancer kills one American every hour of every day—higher than many better-known cancers such as melanoma. It is a silent killer, often detected too late because it is painless and the physical signs may not be obvious in the early stages. However, if caught early, it is curable 75% of the time. […] Issue 12.14 Most people are unaware if they grind their teeth until the teeth are quite worn down. The outer enamel coating of teeth is the hardest substance in the body—so hard that a dentist must use a diamond bur just to cut it. Unfortunately, there is only so much of it and once it […] Issue 8.14 Saliva is wonderful—it has powerful chemistry that protects against viruses and buffers the acid from bacteria that cause cavities. It lubricates everything in the mouth and makes it easier to speak and to taste, enjoy, and swallow food. It gives a protective coating to removable dentures and gives them more suction so they […] Issue 2.14 If you think brushing reaches all tooth surfaces vulnerable to cavities consider this. A tooth has five sides at risk of developing a cavity and brushing only gets three of them—the top, inside and outside. These surfaces have the natural cleansing effects of the tongue to help them, but the in between areas […] Issue 43.13 Saliva is wonderful—it has powerful chemistry that protects our bodies against viruses and our teeth against bacteria. It buffers teeth against acid that can cause cavities. It is also a lubricant that makes it easier to taste, enjoy, and swallow food. It helps us speak and gives more suction to removable dentures so […] Issue 32.13 Tooth stains may occur internally within the tooth structure or as external, surface stains. Tooth stains may be caused by problems with the formation of the tooth enamel, problems within the tooth or by simple stains from food, beverages or habits. Certain medications or chemicals taken by a pregnant woman or by a […] Issue 27.13 If you are missing or have damaged teeth you chew less efficiently and may be avoiding the variety of nutritious foods you once enjoyed because of fear of fatigue, pain, or even choking. Five percent of adults have no teeth whatsoever and those with removable dentures have less than 20% the chewing efficiency […] Issue 24.13 Thousands of dental patients in Oklahoma waited anxiously for the results of tests for hepatitis and HIV after health officials revealed an oral surgeon operated his practice under unsanitary conditions. It has now been reported that 60 of his patients have been infected with HIV. This story is shocking and upsetting to dentists […] |
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